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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,211.18, 24,304.62 and 6,862.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,211.18, 24,304.62 and 6,862.16 is: 10,288.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,211.18 : 24,304.62 = 6,862.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,211.18/24,304.62 = 6,862.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,211.18x = 24,304.62 × 6,862.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,211.18x = 166,782,191.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,782,191.18/16,211.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,288.10

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